Interior lights come on while driving

The door-open indicator is on during this situation; a pull on the driver door makes the lights and indicator go out, even though the door is securely latched; is the door jam switch adjustable? how? thanks

Yes,its adjustible.Pull off the interior cover.Next you'll see a nut that secures the light switch.Loosen that a turn at a time until it is in the proper place.(when the door closes without too much force)When you find your adjusment,tighten it back up.PS.there will be wiring attatched to that,dont damage the connector

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